The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-22

We are happy in being able to present
to our readers the remarks of Mr.. Ell. N.
Higinbotham at the dedication of st.
Paurs Chapel on Sunday. Their fine
Christian spirit, and their incubation Of
the true temper of church work and
religious giving commends them to all
who love the kingdom of heaven. The
Universalist church is proud in having
nurtured such men as Mr.. Higinbotham
and Mr.. Hutchinson.
There is just one thought that has been
uppermost in my mind in connection
with the establishment of our church in
its present location.
believe there should be if possible a
closer and more intimate connection be-
tween our churches and our homes. The
nearer we can get them together and the
more church we can get into the home
and the more home We can bring into the
church the greater the good and the
grander the work. For myself I would
like to live between Methodist church
and Universalist church. would have
an open door to each, so that I could
carry little OF the liberal spirit from the
one over and exchange it for little OF
the push, piety and pioneer spirit OF the
other.
like Methodism because they educate
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They are clearly abreast of the times in
all good works, and believe the organi-
cation to be one of the greatest civilizers
of the present age.
like Universalism because of it's abid-
ing faith that ultimately all souls will be
brought to state of bliss in the world to
come. I like it for he large hearts it
puts into the breasts of it's men and wo-
men.
like it because it seems to me to more
clearly comprehend the mission Of Christ
upon earth. 1t gives to him more of
the character OF completeness, fullness,
soupdness, perfection. In the mind of a
Universslist there is never a doubt as to
the life attributes and purposes Of Christ
in his mission upon earth. In our work
here wish to say that 1 would have an
ever open door to all. would have ex-
tended always the warm hand of vel.
come to any that sought here church
home. The work should be carried on
almost constantly, and il it should come
to pass that one class of work should fol-
low so closely and continuously the other
that our fires will be kept burning and
our doors never closed, shall feel that
our money has been well spent and that
We have built wisely and well.
1 hope to see established here free
kindergarten and industrial schools and
shall be glad if in the near future this
room proves to be too small for the Sun
day-school.
want to tell you all how much am
indebted to you, and particularly to my
friend, Mr.. Hutchinson, for permitting
me to help in the beautiful work.
really believe h, intended not only to do
all the work, but capture all the glory
and besides pay of all the bills, and L
sincerely thank him and you for permit
ting me to share in the latter. l am
willing and / think to him belongs all
the credit.
For fear that I may not have another
chance want to tell you that your Super
intendent requires your sympathy and
hearty co operation in this work. The
more so for the reason that he is an over
worked man, and you should strive to re-
ieve him in every possible way. Spare
him and he will be the longer spared to
you. OF your pastor and his people can
only say that hope you will long live to
enjoy your church and that it will flourish
and blossom and bring rich fruitage. In
a very short time you will have as COM
plete and perfect a church and chapel
as any Of your neighbors. 1t will be all
paid for and it lie to be hoped that as you
have been blessed and prospered, you